My advice is install the XeMODeX now and ship the failed ETM back. You get the core credit and should have trouble free operation (and the slight improvements) for a long time.
I think the XeMODeX failure was a fluke.
volvolugnut

My thoughts on building selection for restoration: 1. Reject if the foundation and walls are very bad - too much effort to repair. 2. Try to find with at least a fair roof to shed most water. 3. Determine what size you and your family want. Larger costs more in every way. 4. Decide how far you are w...

Check this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsw8Svsu2g0
volvolugnut

I am reusing P2 filters on my 1977 Ford truck. Just back flush the crud and install inline with hose clamps. I figure it is big enough not to cause flow restriction.
volvolugnut

Used my V70 T5 to haul 8 foot cedar boards home from the lumber yard. Rear seat down and passenger seat moved forward. The boards are for house trim.
volvolugnut

Thanks for posting. I really miss road trips.
volvolugnut

I had to do some web searching to find Oklahoma food specialties. Some are: fried okra, chicken fried steak, pork BBQ, fried pies, and black eyed peas. Seems like fried anything is a favorite. Translations available on request.
volvolugnut

Sorry, I did not watch the video earlier. That kinda sounds like something rubbing on a cog belt. Can you remove the belt covering on the right side (from drivers position) and see what you can see there? Maybe the plastic belt guard is loose and rubbing. If you remove any covers, inspect them for w...

It all comes down to paying now (good stuff) for the long term or getting by using cheap stuff and you may have to pay more later. This is the basic choice every vehicle owner makes. Just get by for now or plan for long term ownership.
volvolugnut

Go! Go ! Go!
volvolugnut